Phrase Hound found 36 phrases and 63 compound words that contain nap. The most common are listed below. Open nap in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 36
- take a napTo sleep briefly.
- dirt napA state of permanent rest; the state of death.
- taken a nappast participle of take a nap: To sleep briefly.
- takes a napthird-person singular simple present indicative of take a nap: To sleep briefly.
- taking a nappresent participle and gerund of take a nap
- took a napsimple past of take a nap
- cat napAlternative form of catnap (“short amount of time spent sleeping”).
- nap handA sequence of five victories or points in a game or match.
- power napA short sleep taken in the daytime in order to refresh a person and generally terminated before deep sleep begins so as not to leave the sleeper drowsy.
- nap-at-noonA perennial bulbous flowering plant of species Ornithogalum umbellatum.
- nap-of-the-earthDenoting a very low-altitude flight course used by military aircraft to avoid enemy detection and attack in a high-threat environment.
- disco napA nap taken to elevate (refresh) one's energy, often before an activity or outing.
- Nap Nap MarraA locality in the Shire of Wellington, south eastern Victoria, Australia.
- contact napThe sleeping of an infant while held by a caregiver and contacting the caregiver's skin.
- go napIn the game of napoleon, to declare all five tricks a success, rewarded by a double payment all-round.
- goes napthird-person singular simple present indicative of go nap: In the game of napoleon, to declare all five tricks a success, rewarded by a double payment all-round.
- going nappresent participle and gerund of go nap
- gone nappast participle of go nap: In the game of napoleon, to declare all five tricks a success, rewarded by a double payment all-round.
- nap dressA type of women's dress having heavy smocking, overexaggerated puff sleeves and a typically long, slightly pleated skirt.
- nap dressesplural of nap dress: A type of women's dress having heavy smocking, overexaggerated puff sleeves and a typically long, slightly pleated skirt.
- nap handsplural of nap hand: A sequence of five victories or points in a game or match.
- nap sackMisspelling of knapsack: A case of canvas or leather, for carrying items on the back.
- nap-wornAlternative form of napworn: Having its fuzzy surface worn down or off.
- went napsimple past of go nap
- nap sacksplural of nap sack: A case of canvas or leather, for carrying items on the back.
Compound words 63
- NapsterAny website that facilitates free distribution of data.
- kidnapTo seize or detain a person unlawfully and move or conceal them; sometimes for ransom.
- napperA person who takes a nap.
- catnapA brief, light sleep, usually during the daytime.
- naptimeThe time when one takes a short sleep.
- carnapTo steal a motor vehicle.
- chefnapTo abduct or kidnap a chef.
- NaptownNickname for the city of Indianapolis, Indiana
- micronapAn extremely short period of sleep, especially one during the day.
- nappuccinoA power nap combined with consuming caffeine as a stimulant.